Jeffries Taps DelBene to Chair Democrats’ House Campaign Arm
Political News
Jeffries Taps DelBene to Chair Democrats’ House Campaign Arm
2022-12-22 16:52:00
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the incoming House Democratic leader, has taped Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a move unanimously endorsed by the House Democratic caucus on Thursday. Two other Democratic caucus members,... Read More

House Unanimously Passes Bill to Improve Care for Seniors
Health
House Unanimously Passes Bill to Improve Care for Seniors
2022-09-14 18:58:57
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday unanimously passed the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, legislation that would make it easier for seniors to get the care they need by modernizing the antiquated “prior authorization” process in Medicare Advantage.... Read More

New Dems Roll Out Sweeping Inflation Action Plan
Economy
New Dems Roll Out Sweeping Inflation Action Plan
2022-06-08 23:09:44
by Natalie McCormick

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition released an Inflation Action Plan Wednesday, urging their colleagues in Congress and the Biden administration to take further, pragmatic steps to ease the financial pressures on American families.   In doing so, the coalition acknowledged... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Celebrates 25th Year
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates 25th Year
2022-05-16 16:03:02
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition, the largest Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives, turns 25 this week; an anniversary that coincides with but by no means caps, a very busy and effective year for the group. At the... Read More

House Passes Sweeping Measure to Boost US Competitiveness With China
Congress
House Passes Sweeping Measure to Boost US Competitiveness With China
2022-02-04 19:18:16
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House voted 222-210 on Friday to approve legislation to bolster research and development to help the United States better compete with China, unravel supply chain snafus and give a much-needed boost to the domestic semiconductor industry. Rep.... Read More

What They’re Saying About the Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
Jan. 6
What They’re Saying About the Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
2022-01-06 18:47:08
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both spoke at the U.S. Capitol Thursday morning in observance of the first anniversary of the attack on the building by insurrectionists loyal to former President Donald Trump. Many more... Read More

New Dems Urge Swift Action on Supply Chain Crisis
Trade
New Dems Urge Swift Action on Supply Chain Crisis
2021-12-14 21:29:46
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Congress must take swift and decisive action to shore up the nation’s supply chains if it wants to keep creating jobs and ensure America leads the global economy, the New Democrat Coalition said Tuesday. Specifically, the largest ideological... Read More

Bill Aimed at Saving Local Journalism Included in Reconciliation Package
Media
Bill Aimed at Saving Local Journalism Included in Reconciliation Package
2021-09-22 18:13:08
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON -- A key piece of a bipartisan proposal to sustain local journalism has passed through the House Ways and Means Committee and is now part of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package currently awaiting a vote in the full... Read More

New Dems Unveil Second Slate of Policy Task Forces
Congress
New Dems Unveil Second Slate of Policy Task Forces
2021-07-27 20:06:35
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON -- The New Democrat Coalition on Tuesday unveiled three new policy task forces which will focus on rural reinvestment, future of work and capitalism, and trade. The second slate of coalition task forces for the 117th Congress join previously... Read More

Reps Push Child Tax Credit Expansion But Watchdog Says ‘Not So Fast’
Federal Budget
Reps Push Child Tax Credit Expansion But Watchdog Says 'Not So Fast'
2021-02-09 12:27:48
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - House Democrats renewed their push to permanently expand and "improve" the Child Tax Credit, but a prominent fiscal watchdog warns that while the proposal deserves consideration, it must be fully paid for under the House PAYGO rules and... Read More

DelBene Elected Chair as Moderate New Democrat Coalition Selects Leadership Team
DelBene Elected Chair as Moderate New Democrat Coalition Selects Leadership Team
2020-12-01 21:16:32
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rep. Suzan DelBene, of Washington State, was unanimously elected Tuesday to serve as the next chair of the New Democrat Coalition. In addition, the coalition of moderate Democrats elected five individuals -- Reps. Ami Bera, of California, Sharice... Read More

Running to Lead the New Dems, DelBene Reflects on the Coalition’s Past, Promising Future
Congress
Running to Lead the New Dems, DelBene Reflects on the Coalition’s Past, Promising Future
2020-11-20 20:45:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - During a week when newly elected members of Congress were all over Capitol Hill for their formal orientation, Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., remembered how vastly different her experience was in 2012. Jay Inslee, the previous representative of Washington... Read More

Bipartisan Effort to Expand Employee Retention Tax Credit Gains Coalition Endorsement
Economy
Bipartisan Effort to Expand Employee Retention Tax Credit Gains Coalition Endorsement
2020-06-23 18:48:31
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort to expand the employee retention tax credit has gained a significant endorsement from a coalition representing 130 small businesses and key industry organizations.  The bill, entitled the “Jumpstarting Our 5 Businesses’ Success Credit Act”, or... Read More

Murphy-led Group of Bipartisan Members Push Tax Credit Bill to Reduce Layoffs
Congress
Murphy-led Group of Bipartisan Members Push Tax Credit Bill to Reduce Layoffs
2020-05-08 15:51:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of House members led by Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., is seeking to stem the stunning wave of layoffs across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic by expanding the employee retention tax credit. Roughly 33.5... Read More

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